This is a stunning production but at over 3.5 hours long, and in such a hot theatre, it was difficult to stay engaged throughout.
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The Travelling Sisters, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Talented performers and good ideas, which will benefit from a little polishing.
Read More »Babes in Arms, Ye Olde Rose and Crown – Review
A brave choice of revival by All Star Productions, but not the best: feels out of place and offers little relevance. Definitely a show for fans of the 1930s musical era.
Read More »How To Win Against History, Ovalhouse – Review
Fabulously flamboyant, wonderfully witty and above all an absolute smash hit.
Read More »Alice In Wonderland, Abney Park -Review
With bubbles, tea parties, hearts and stolen tarts, this show indefinitely represents that they really are all mad here in Wonderland. A fun cast, a fantastic story and an incredible location!
Read More »Paradise Lost (Lies Unopened Beside Me), Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
Tremendously funny and extremely enjoyable – one of the best things I’ve seen this year.
Read More »Twelfth Night With Comedians, London Wonderground – Review
A unique take on Shakespeare; for all its many faults, it's still well worth exploring this and this company’s upcoming productions.
Read More »The Tiger Lillies: Love for Sale, Soho Theatre – Review
A delightfully mad and twisted Molotov cocktail of a cabaret will whisk you away to a dangerous place where darkness reigns and morals are dead.
Read More »Win tickets to see How The Other Half Loves at Duke of York’s Theatre
This is your chance to win a pair of tickets to see How The Other Half Loves, at the Duke of York’s Theatre. To enter simply retweet one of our How The Other Half Loves competition tweets before 5pm on 24th July 2016 AND tell us who’s your nightmare dinner party guest. How The Other Half Loves Duke of York’s Theatre Following huge public and critical acclaim since it opened in March, Alan Ayckbourn’s hilarious tale of matrimonial mishaps, How The ...
Read More »The Fix, New Union Theatre – Review
Pros: Resplendent and enduring performances with an engaging narrative Cons: The heat in the studio and additional seating affected comfort levels This summer sees the return of The Fix at Southwark’s New Union Theatre. Last seen at the theatre in 2012 before the Union Theatre moved into its new home (hence the change of name), the musical follows the drama and corruption of the Chandlers, a family that is determined – at all costs – to get their hands on the ...
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